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These podcasts are for everyone who want to learn more about translation and interpreting. It will also help you to improve your spoken and written English. Our recordings benefit business communicators, students, academics as well as translators and interpreters. We are publishing professional resommendations and short, easy to consume content. Please share our posts and help us reach a greater audience.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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0:16

E-mail vs. Email

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

Dragoman and Associated Press (AP) Stylebook prefers e-mail over email. We use a hyphen with other e- terms: e-book, e-reader, e-commerce. Source: AP Stylebook

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0:40

Over vs. Above to Mean More Than

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

Dragoman prefers over, not above to talk about ages and to mean more than. I know this may sound like a minor detail but for us Dragomans, the beauty is right there in the details. Incorrect: There are above 60,000 screaming fans in the stadium this afternoon. Correct: There are over 60,000 screaming fans in the stadium this afternoon. Incorrect: You have to be above 35 to run for president. Correct: You have to be over 35 to run for […]

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1:26

Headlines 1

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

Press releases and headlines account for a big part of Dragoman‘s daily business volume. Headlines are written in a style of their own, and we have to know how to translate them. 1. Headlines often leave out articles and the verb be. Incorrect: MAN LANDS ON THE MOON Correct: MAN LANDS ON MOON Incorrect: U.S. SANCTIONS ARE UNJUSTIFIED SAYS ROHANI Correct: U.S. SANCTIONS UNJUSTIFIED SAYS ROHANI 2. Headlines are rarely complete sentences. Incorrect: MORE WARMING IS ON THE WAY

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0:56

Definite Article in Country Names

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

English writers and translators often confuse when and how to use a definite article. We have several tips for translators on our knowledge base and We precede any country with “the” whose name is plural or includes state, union, republic, and kingdom. Incorrect: The Dutch famine of 1944–45 is known in Netherlands as the Hongerwinter (literal translation: hunger winter). Correct: The Dutch famine of 1944–45 is known in the Netherlands as the Hongerwinter (literal translation: hunger winter)

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0:41

Starting a Sentence With a Number

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/08

Never begin a sentence with a numeral. There is one exception: a numeral that identifies a calendar year. When translating press releases or annual reports, we occasionally come across situations where we have to place the percentage at the beginning of the sentence. E.g.: Twenty-eight percent of the participants passed the test last year. Although this sentence is correct, it looks odd. Where possible, recast the sentence so that the numbers are expressed in figures. Better: Last year, 28 percent

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1:08

Continuous vs. Continual

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/08

The difference between continual and continuous can be hard to notice. The Oxford English Dictionary defines continual and continuous as follows: Continual: Forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently. Continuous: Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption. Interruption of time is key to understanding the difference between these two words. And one other key difference between the two is that continuous can be used to refer to both to space as well as time

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0:54

Use Alliteration for Impact

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/08

Transcreation or translating creative copy is one of Dragoman’s strong suits. We occasionally translate brochures, promotions, campaigns, slogans, hotel websites, and so on. Alliteration, or the use of several words together that begin with the same sound or letter in order to make a special effect, especially in poetry, is a literary device that comes handy when translating creative copy. Drive Your Dream Drive a Dream We offer you the solitude and stillness I had always craved. Freedom For Your

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0:56

DO NOT Use a Comma Between Cumulative Adjectives

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/08

When multiple adjectives each do not modify a noun separately, they are cumulative. Do not use a comma to seperate cumulative adjectives in English. This rule may be different in your mother tongue but when translating into English, we should all follow the rules & conventions of English language. E.g.: The company is planning to open five new mid-sized stores by May next year. Incorrect: The company has ordered an expensive, mini coffee machine for the new CEO. Correct: The […]

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1:59

Hyphenating Compound Modifiers with Words Ending in -ly

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/01

Wikipedia defines a compound modifier (also called a compound adjective, phrasal adjective, or adjectival phrase) as a compound of two or more attributive words: that is, two or more words that collectively modify a noun. We frequently come across compound modifiers like “çevre dostu bina,” “kullanıcı dostu arayüz” and so on. What we should keep in mind is that we are not supposed to hyphenate these compounds formed by an adverb ending in ly plus an adjective. Both the Associated Press Stylebook and

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0:49

Nominalizations and How to Avoid Them

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/01

The Free Dictionary defines nominalization as the creation of a noun from a verb or adjective. Although they sound fancy and sophisticated, their overuse will actually create weak and pretentious sentences. Dragoman prefers avoiding nominalizations wherever possible. Weak: We will have to make a decision by 10 p.m. tomorrow. Stronger: We will have to decide by 10 p.m. tomorrow. Weak: The world leaders will hold discussions on the Syrian refugee crisis at the summit. Stronger: […]

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1:15

How to Translate Company Milestones

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/07/25

We occasionally translate company milestones contained under “About Us” pages of corporate websites. Translating milestones from Turkish into English requires management of verb tenses. Here is why. Although companies almost always prefer the simple past tense to describe these important dates in Turkish, Dragoman prefers the simple present tense to make these dates enticing to the reader. This is also why headline statements are framed in the present tense. E.g.: 1944 – Borusan Grubu’nun ilk

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1:18

Capitalizing Non-Proper Nouns

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/07/25

We translate a lot of press releases, agreements, websites, and disclosures that are filled with words like board of directors, company, general manager. Capitalizing these words should be an exception rather than the rule. Unless an agreement or a contract contains a clause that reads “hereinafter to be referred to as “The Company” or “Company,” we need not capitalize the word “company,” or any other word like “board of directors” or “general manager” for that matter. Likewise, we need not […]

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4:56

Translating Turkish: 5 More Common Mistakes

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/07/22

Author: Benjamin Browett As with any writing, it’s important when translating to remember who your audience is. A good translation should be true to the message of the source text, yet read naturally to a native speaker of the target language. If the reader detects they are reading a translation, they will be distracted from the message of the text. The goal is to create an end product which is undetectable as a translation. When editing, we often spot certain words and phrases […]

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0:34

Simultele

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/10/01

Simultele is backed with 500+ live interpreters in 80+ languages. Use it to connect to a live interpreter and pay for minute. Our interpreters are experienced and certified. Ideal for public services in hospitals, jails, police stations, courts and immigration offices. Simultele is remote interpreting technology for community interpreting purposes. Learn more at simultele.com

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AIIC Resources

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/05/15

This piece was originally published in November 2009 A Language The interpreter‘s native language (or another language strictly equivalent to a native language), into which the interpreter works from all her or his other languages in both modes of interpretation, simultaneous and consecutive. B Language A language other than the interpreter‘s native language, of which she or he has a perfect command and into which she or he works from one or more of her or his other languages. Some […]

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5:23

Books on Interpreting

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/05/15

This article was originally published in November 2009 Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training is a systematically corrected, enhanced and updated avatar of a book (1995) which is widely used in T&I training programmes worldwide and widely quoted in the international Translation Studies community. It provides readers with the conceptual bases required to understand both the principles and recurrent issues and

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1:30

Machine Translation

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/03/09

Machine translation (MT) is not an automated process and will not deliver business grade translation. However, it is very practical for large volume content if you only need a convenient translation. We can give you readable and understandable “edited” machine translation up to 10 times faster compared to regular human translation. News, articles, user comments and blogs are best suited for this type of service. Mobile apps and online shopping portals are also typical use cases. We call our MT

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0:23

How Dragoman are you?

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/03/03

Hi, This is our new screening test for language professionals. We advice you to read our style guides and as many articles on this knowledge base as possible before you take the test. If and when you score above 80%, we will invite you to take a translation test.

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1:57

Dealing with quotations – Editor Notes

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2017/02/03

Notes from the Editor – December 2015 How to deal with quotations When the text you are translating into English contains a quotation, and it is from a world-renowned figure, a well-known book, an article in an international newspaper or magazine, and so on, then you will likely find the original quotation in English. It’s that simple. You should translate the quote if, and only if, you are unable to find the quote in English. This principle applies to all […]

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1:43

Consecutive interpreting

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2016/10/07

Consecutive interpreting is a must to have to facilitate multilingual communication during bilateral meetings, site & factory visits, investor meetings and device / equipment training. Some people assume that consecutive interpreting is easier than simultaneous interpreting only because they have experienced this when they entertained foreign visitors in their company. In professional settings, consecutive is much more difficult because it requires additional people and moderation skills. Dragoman

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